andrasfe/backup-compare repository overview

⁠Backup Compare

A web application for comparing and syncing directories. Identifies files present in a source directory but missing in a destination directory, and copies them over.

⁠⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS

⁠No Warranty

THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.

⁠Use At Your Own Risk

THE AUTHORS AND MAINTAINERS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Any data loss or corruption
• Unintended file operations
• Storage issues or disk space problems
• Any damages arising from the use of this software

ALWAYS:

• Verify source and destination paths are correct before syncing
• Use the Dry Run feature first to preview what will be copied
• Maintain separate backups of critical data
• Test with non-critical data first

⁠Safety Features

This application includes multiple safety guarantees:

⁠Quick Start

All Platforms:

docker run -d --name backup-compare -p 5000:5000 andrasfe/backup-compare:latest

Open http://localhost:5000⁠ and use the 📁 folder browser to select directories.

⁠With Home Directory Access

Linux / macOS:

docker run -d \
  --name backup-compare \
  -p 5000:5000 \
  -u $(id -u):$(id -g) \
  -v $HOME:/home \
  andrasfe/backup-compare:latest

Windows (PowerShell):

docker run -d --name backup-compare -p 5000:5000 -v ${HOME}:/home andrasfe/backup-compare:latest

Windows (Command Prompt):

docker run -d --name backup-compare -p 5000:5000 -v %USERPROFILE%:/home andrasfe/backup-compare:latest

⁠Usage

1. Click the 📁 icon to browse and select source/destination folders
2. Or type paths manually (your home folder is at /home)
3. Click Scan & Compare
4. Enable Dry Run to preview (recommended!)
5. Click Copy Selected Files

⁠Volume Mounts

⁠Environment Variables

⁠Links

• Source Code: GitHub⁠
• Issues: GitHub Issues⁠

⁠License

MIT License - See repository for full license text.

Remember: Always use Dry Run first! The authors assume no liability for any file operations.